“COME WALK WITH ME – DOWN MEMORY LANE”

Rev. Dr. Roberta M. Heck, Chaplain

“I WILL SHOW YOU WHY POERTY IS MORE INTENSE WHEN YOU ADD A DEVOTIONAL”

This is for the mothers who carry the weight of loss.

There is a deep heart felt grief that does not speak in full sentences. It lingers in the quiet corners of a mother’s heart, in the empty bedroom, in the silence of a phone that no longer rings, in the memories that come uninvited and refuse to leave. It is the kind of grief that asks questions without answers: What if I had done more? What if I had seen the signs sooner? Could I have saved my child?

For the ones who loved fiercely, prayed endlessly, fought tirelessly, and still found themselves standing at the edge of unimaginable loss. For the ones who feel the ache of regret mixed with the deep, unshakable love that never left. For the ones who replay moments, over and over, searching for something, anything, they might have changed.

I know that place. I walked that road.

My story did not begin as a story; it began as survival. It came out in fragments, in verses, in poetry that held what my heart could not yet fully say. At the time, I was not ready to speak it all aloud. The pain was too raw, the wounds too open, the questions too heavy. So, I wrote what I could. Line by line. Tear by tear.

But now, in a world where so many are losing sons and daughters to addiction, where the cries of grieving mothers echo louder than ever, I can no longer remain silent.

The Lord has placed it in my heart to share not only the poetry, but the full journey behind it. The brokenness. The guilt. The love. The moments of despair, and the moments where His grace met me in the darkest places. This is more than a story. It is a testimony. A devotional walk-through pain, healing, and redemption.

If you are a mother carrying loss, I want you to know this: you are not alone, and your love was never in vain. Addiction is a battle that reaches beyond human strength, and the burden you carry was never yours to bear alone. There is a God who sees you, who knows your heart, and who gathers every tear you’ve cried.

So come with me.

Walk with me down memory lane, not just through sorrow, but through the places where God’s presence never left. Through the valleys where hope seemed gone, yet grace was still working. Through the truth that even in loss, there can be healing, purpose, and a deeper understanding of His unfailing love.

Come, taste and see the greatness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who meets us in our brokenness and carries us through what we could never endure on our own.

Walk with me, I pray thee, in remembrance of the former days, not in sorrow only, but in the places where the presence of the Lord did abide continually. Yea, though we passed through the valley of heaviness, where hope seemed to fade, yet His grace was sufficient, and His hand did sustain us still.

For the Lord forsaketh not His own, neither doth His mercy fail; but in the midst of loss He bringeth forth healing, and out of affliction He revealeth purpose, that we might know the depth of His unfailing love.

O come, and taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the soul that trusteth in Him. For our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ meeteth us in our brokenness, bindeth up the wounded heart, and beareth us in His strength, through that which we could not endure alone.

For His love endureth forever, and His faithfulness reacheth unto all generations. Amen.

WALK WITH ME DOWN MEMORY LANE – POEM AND DEVOTIONAL

MY CRISIS IN LIFE

I caused all the problems that I now must face.

Shamed my family and was called a disgrace.

I knew who I needed most, but they were scared.

A road they never throttled, a path they never tread.

I brought this Alien among us, a demon in disguise.

That part of my life, I really despise.

I took the wrong turn; it wasn't meant to be.

I'm praying hard and strong, for God to set me Free.

My advice is to stay clear of the ones who persuade you to sway.

They're shifty and sly and will lead you to stray.

Away from your raising, and you'll know it’s wrong.

Avoid them I say or join me in singing My "sad” song.

I was wrong to take that road; ignorance brought me here.

Brought on all the pain and hardship, avoid this road-have fear!

You'll lose all your scruples; character and pride won't mean a thing at all.

You'll forget the most important thing-you've got a God to call!

You'll feel all alone, as if no one is there.

God is always with you, He will always care.

COMMENTARY AND PRAYER

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 (KJV)

Life often brings storms we never see coming. In my crisis, I felt lost, overwhelmed, and unsure if I could endure another trial. Yet in the midst of my pain, God reminded me that He is my refuge. Even when my world seemed to crumble, His strength held me up. Every crisis is an opportunity to trust Him deeper, to lean not on my own understanding, but to seek His perfect peace.

Heavenly Father, in the moments when my heart is heavy and the weight of life presses down on me, remind me that You are my refuge and strength. Help me to see Your hand in every trial and to trust that Your plan for me is greater than my understanding. Restore my hope, renew my spirit, and guide me through this storm.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen and To God Be The Glory!

DEVOTIONAL – MY CRISIS IN LIFE

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 (KJV)

There are moments in life when the pain feels unbearable, when the weight of uncertainty and fear presses down, and you wonder if you can go on. In my crisis, I have walked through valleys that seemed endless, where tears became my closest companion, and my heart cried out in desperation. But even in those moments, I felt God whispering: “I am here. Cast your cares upon Me.”

Through this poem, I am sharing the rawness of my journey, not to dwell on despair, but to testify to God’s sustaining power. Every crisis has a purpose. Every tear, every sleepless night, every moment of doubt can become a doorway to deeper faith. It is in these moments that we learn to release control and trust fully in His plan. I’ve learned that God’s strength is not just a comfort; it is the anchor that holds us when everything else shakes. When my crisis felt like it would consume me, I discovered that God’s love is greater than my fears, His wisdom surpasses my understanding, and His presence is closer than my own heartbeat.

Let this devotional remind you, as it has reminded me, that no crisis is too great for God. He sees you, He hears you, and He cares deeply for every ache in your heart.

Lord Almighty, I come before You with the burdens of my heart. In the times when life overwhelms me and I cannot see the way forward, help me to remember that You are my refuge and my strength. Teach me to cast all my cares upon You, trusting that You care for me and that Your ways are higher than mine. Heal my heart, renew my spirit, and let Your peace that surpasses all understanding guard me in every storm. Thank You, Lord, for never leaving me, for walking with me even in the darkest moments.

In Jesus name I pray, Amen and To God Be The Glory!

This Poem-Devotional is from the second edition of my upcoming book entitled “After The Storm is Over.” This is the first book in my “The Trilogy + One” series.

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With love, faith, and fervent prayers,

Rev. Dr. Roberta M. Heck, Chaplain

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